Project Director
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| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Manchester City Centre |
| Area | Manchester, England |
| Sector | Construction |
| Salary | £100k - 115k per year |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Joe Firth |
| Job Ref | 5752 |
- Description
Project Director
Location: Manchester
Salary: £100k - £110k per annum
Plus car allowance, holidays & pension
Our client is seeking an experienced Project Director to lead the successful delivery of decarbonisation and minor works projects across various contracts in the North West. You will be responsible for overseeing a pipeline of complex public sector projects aligned to sustainability and net zero goals.
You'll lead a Regional Centre of Excellence, managing both major decarbonisation programmes. Providing strategic, commercial, technical, and operational oversight, while ensuring all projects are delivered to the highest safety, quality, and compliance standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end delivery of major and minor capital projects, including feasibility, funding bids, design, delivery, and commercial performance
Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team of operational, commercial, and technical staff and contractors
Drive a strong behavioural safety culture and ensure full compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, Building Safety Act 2022, and contract obligations
Engage with key stakeholders and Local Authority partners, maintaining positive, collaborative relationships
Lead on programme planning, resource forecasting, risk mitigation, and financial reporting
Own and oversee complex budgets, project governance, KPIs, and delivery milestones
Mentor, coach, and develop internal teams to meet delivery excellence standards
Candidate requirements:
- Proven experience in leading complex capital programmes within public sector or Local Authority environments
Strong understanding of government funding streams (e.g. PSDS), decarbonisation delivery, and net zero objectives
Exceptional leadership skills across technical, operational, and commercial domains
Track record of delivering results in a fast-paced, compliance-led environment
Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
Qualification:
- Ideally be degree qualified in construction or building services
Demonstrable track record of leading teams of people and delivering projects,
Please apply to Joe Firth @ 300 North for this exciting opportunity
